EVOS Screws - Product Usage: is a part of the EVOS MINI plating system, indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis, reconstruction, replantation or reduction of small bones and small bone fragments.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 24, 2020).
- Company
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- Recall Initiated
- August 24, 2020
- Terminated
- July 11, 2022
- Recall Number
- Z-2945-2020
- Quantity
- 71 units
- Firm Location
- Memphis, TN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Multiple or incorrect expiration dates were provided on the affected designation labels.
Distribution
International Distribution to the countries of Denmark, Sweden, France and Spain.
Lot / Code Info
Part Numbers: 72424030, 72424010, 72424012, 72424016, 72424018, 72424020, 72424022, 72424024, 72434026, 72434028, 72434030, 72423014, 72423016, 72434065, 72434070, 72434075, 72412465, 72424032, 72424040, 72424055, 72424075, 72424080, 72423044. Batch/Lots: 14FM17199R, 14FM01226R, 14FM01227R, 14FM02610R, 14FM03418R, 14FM03420R, 14FM03422R, 14FM03424R, 14FM13578R, 14FM13580R, 14FM13581R, 14FM15166R, 14FM15167R, 14FM16225R, 14FM16228R, 14FM16229R, 14FM16386R, 14FM17201R, 14FM18527R, 14FM19218R, 14FM19226R, 14FM19229R, 14FM19360R.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
On August 24th the firm sent via email a notification to affected consignees. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory, locate and quarantine affected devices. Sales Reps and or distributors are instructed to notify customers of the field action and ensure required actions are complete. Affected product will be returned to Smith & Nephew. All consignees are asked to complete a Response Form, even if they do not have product to return.